Does Your Busyness Affect Your Health?
Medically Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on April 13, 2022
Question 1/15
What part of your body works overtime when you constantly work overtime?
- Your eyes
- Your sweat glands
- Your adrenal glands
Question 2/15
If you have an unhealthy addiction to work, you’re also more likely to have:
- Mental health problems
- Lupus
- Gout
Question 3/15
If stress hormones hang out in your body for a long time, they can:
- Use up your body’s fat stores
- Damage your blood vessels
- Increase your concentration
Question 4/15
If you’re not leaving time in your schedule for exercise, you’re at a higher risk of:
- Cancer
- Heart disease
- Both
Question 5/15
You’re more likely to get sick when you’re putting in long hours on the job.
- True
- False
Question 6/15
The best definition of a workaholic is someone who:
- Works a lot of hours
- Works a lot of hours because they love what they do
- Works a lot of hours because they’re driven by an uncontrollable urge to do so
Question 7/15
You’re more likely to be a workaholic if you’re:
- In a manager position
- Over 40
- Not self-employed
Question 8/15
Chronic stress can affect you in the bathroom by giving you:
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Either
Question 9/15
The headaches you get from a hectic schedule are typically caused by:
- Thinking too much
- Low blood sugar
- Tense muscles
Question 10/15
Women who work more than 60 hours a week _______ their risk of cancer, diabetes, heart problems, and other conditions.
- Lower
- Double
- Triple
Question 11/15
Burnout is caused by:
- High blood sugar
- Constant stress over time
- Obesity
Question 12/15
Overworking tires you out, which helps you sleep.
- True
- False
Question 13/15
Which of these, taken regularly, improves your work performance, mood, and health?
- Vacation days
- Lunch breaks
- Both
Question 14/15
Stress causes stomach ulcers.
- True
- False
Question 15/15
Staying stressed can hurt your chances of having children.
- True
- False